Special Edition Using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers helps readers understand each of the ten .NET Enterprise Servers from a design and operation standpoint. This book provides readers with the information necessary to architect a complete solution, using real-world examples to show how each of the different servers fits an organization's needs. The book goes beyond mere planning and architecture, and helps managers and administrators understand the core day-to-day administrative requirements of each server. Essentially, this book is designed to cover the portions of these products that are used every day, effectively making it ten small books in one.

Contents

• Introduction to .NET.
• The Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers: Features Overview.
• Enterprise Foundations.
• Matching Business Needs and Technologies.
• Licensing.

• Designing Application Center.
• BizTalk Server.
• Commerce Server Architecture.
• Content Management Server Architecture.
• Exchange Server Architecture.
• Host Integration Server Architecture.
• Internet Security and Acceleration Server Architecture.
• Mobile Information Server Architecture.
• SharePoint Portal Server Architecture.
• SQL Server Architecture.

• Application Center Administration.
• BizTalk Server Administration.
• Commerce Server Administration.
• Content Management Server Administration.
• Exchange Server Administration.
• Host Integration Server Administration.
• Internet Security and Acceleration Server Administration.
• Mobile Information Server Administration.
• SharePoint Portal Server Administration.
• SQL Server Administration.

• Security Overview and Concepts.
• Critical Security Factors.

• Appendix A: Brief Version Histories.
• Appendix B: Command-Line Administration.
• Appendix C: Web-based Administration.